Job Description

La Clinica de Familia (LCDF) is a FQHC with several locations in Southern New Mexico. For over 40 years, we have provided services to the residents of Southern New Mexico. Our mission statement definitely speaks to what La Clinica de Familia stands for, which is to empower and enrich families, individuals, and communities by providing quality medical, dental, behavioral health and educational service for people of all cultures.

Exempt

$83,000

Job Summary:

La Clinica de Familia is seeking for a visionary and experienced Early Head Start Director to lead our Early Head Start program and our family services. This leadership role will be responsible for following all Head Start Program Performance Standards, Head Start Act, Healthy Start Bookmarks and Performance Measures, Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish agency and program goals. The director will collaborate with leadership and administrative staff to develop and manage program budgets, grants and funding proposals.

Core Competencies:

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred. Working knowledge of nonprofit and federally funded programs. Working knowledge of health delivery systems (preferred). Excellent leadership and supervisory abilities, especially the ability to guide and motivate staff. Ability to plan, develop and execute business plans. Excellent interpersonal, communication and teambuilding skills. High degree of organization and analytical ability. Strong ability as a team player to receive and provide feedback and manage dynamic interchange in meetings. Ability to develop and manage a budget. Working knowledge of computers including MS Word and use of spreadsheets. Grant writing experience is required. Must have knowledge/competency on the follow areas: + Pregnancy & early parenthood
+ Infant & young child development and behavior
+ Infant/young child & family-centered practice
+ Relationship-based practice

Job Requirements:

A Master's degree or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education, Social Work, or a related field in Family Services. In addition, meets the New Mexico Care Licensing requirements for a Childcare Center Director and has five years of progressively responsible leadership in management and supervision in a Child Development Program serving children and families.

Benefits:

Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(K) with employer matching Life and AD&D Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Supplement Life Insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) Holidays (9) Education Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program Travel Reimbursement

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